SMART Modular Technologies, a manufacturer of memory modules, solid-state drives, embedded computing subsystems, and TFT-LCD display products, has launched a new ruggedised version of its Xcel-10 solid-state drive (SSD).
According to SMART, the new rugged Xcel-10 SSD is optimised for defence and industrial applications where high shock, vibration, and temperature tolerances are important.
Featuring a SATA 3Gb/s interface, the new Xcel-10 is equipped with a higher operating temperature range of -40°C to 85°C, and environmental specifications of 50g operating shock and 16.4g operating vibration, the company said.
The Xcel-10 product line also includes the ATA-7 Security Erase feature for applications where data elimination is important. Both normal and enhanced Security Erase modes are provided to eliminate all user data on the drive when activated.
Mark Dupaul, senior product marketing manager at SMART, said: “Since it supports both high sequential performance (measured in MB/s) and random I/O performance (measured in IOPS) in a ruggedised package, this new product is ideally suited for a wide range of applications, including flight data recording and rugged laptops. The Xcel-10 now meets the needs of land, sea, and air-based applications that require greater environmental durability and increased data security.
Offered in a 2.5 form factor, the rugged Xcel-10 SSDs are available in 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB capacities.
